Tia Maria targets 'lucrative' National Martini Day

Published: 13 June, 2018

National Martini Day on June 19 poses a ‘lucrative’ opportunity for brands to capatalise on in the on-trade according to a Tia Maria representative.

JD Wetherspoon drops champagne for English sparkling wine

Published: 13 June, 2018

British pub company JD Wetherspoon is to offer more drinks from UK and non-EU producers and brewers across its 880 pubs from July 9 ahead of Brexit.

Glencairn breaks new ground

Published: 12 June, 2018

Glencairn, the Glasgow-based crystal company which sponsors the International Spirits Challenge and Drinks Inrternational’s Travel Retail Awards, claims to have broken new ground with unprecedented growth globally year-on-year.

Champagne Palmer TRU to US

Published: 12 June, 2018

Champagne Palmer has announced that it has formed a strategic partnership in the US with TRU Estates and Vineyards, the fine wine division of Constellation Brands.

Nearly 20% of cognac production affected by hailstorms

Published: 08 June, 2018

On May 27, Cognac was hit with a hailstorm that affected a significant proportion of the vineyards within the appellation.

World’s first vodka museum in Warsaw

Published: 11 June, 2018

Vodka has its own museum, opening tomorrow (June 12) in Warsaw, Poland. The Polish Vodka Museum claims to be the world’s first and only place dedicated to “honouring and celebrating the rich and centuries long tradition of crafting Polish vodka”.

Bushmills’ executive chairman David Gosnell gets an OBE

Published: 11 June, 2018

David Gosnell, the executive chairman of Bushmills Irish Whiskey, has been awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire), in the Queen’s Birthday 2018 Honours List. 

William Grant & Sons launches Grant's in India

Published: 08 June, 2018

William Grant & Sons has announced a deal with Modi Distilleries to bottle and launch Grant’s blended Scotch whisky in India.

Bartender John Lermayer found dead aged 45

Published: 07 June, 2018

Bartending icon and bar owner John Lermayer, was found dead in his apartment on Miami Beach on the evening of June 6, aged 45.

World Gin Day plays 'important role' for brands

Published: 08 June, 2018

World Gin Day is no longer just a consumer-focused activation, but a serious opportunity for brands to grow sales according to a Roku Gin representative.

The International Wine Challenge launches in China

Published: 07 June, 2018

The International Wine Challenge (IWC) is to be launched in China, owners William Reed has announced.

WSET chief exec Ian Harris gets MBE

Published: 08 June, 2018

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust’s chief executive, Ian Harris, received the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) from Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace this week.

Interview: Meimi Sanchez

Published: 07 June, 2018

Angel Brown caught up with Havana Club global brand ambassador Meimi Sanchez in Cuba at the Havana Club Cocktail Grand Prix 2018.